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e comes from a variety of sources, of which this is only one. Artists support themselves by selling a product. For a healthy mix art is important. The healthy art community can attract economic development in general to the area. It is one of the many factors taken into account when companies consider moving to an area. Lotte Streisinger, 32591 Fox Hollow, said that she was a potter and a consultant for the integral crafts for the Performing Arts Center. She supports the percent allocation for art in public buildings. She emphasized that if there was such an ordinance, crafts could be planned and integrated into buildings before they were built. She indicated the stained-glass window in the Library is an example, as well as the County jail facility. The Performing Arts Center set aside money for art. She would like to see more of this and would like this established in time for the Airport expansion project. The public hearing was closed, there being no further testimony. All councilors present agreed with the concept. Mr. Obie wished to evaluate this with Room Tax Fund usage, to investigate flexible percentages for different structures, to ensure use of local artist and to carefully determine a method of control and selection of art work. Mr. Smith added that determination of a selection process/group will be difficult and guidelines will be needed. Mr. Lindberg referred to two interesting models of art work in cities: the livable city program, which was done with a grant from HUD and the National Endowment for the Arts. He suggested neighborhood subcommittees or some method by which people with different tastes could control the art in their neighborhood. e Ms. Wooten felt that they should use local artists. Ms. Miller did not want to see art in all buildings. She thought art might be very inappropriate in areas of high vandalism. She saw the definition of "local" as being very difficult. Mr. Hamel felt this must be done on a bid priority. The artist would have to be whoever bids the lowest dollar amount. Mayor Keller had thought that Eugene had such an ordinance. He noted the widespread support for such an ordinance, and asked that it be pursued. Mr. Gleason said he would take the councills ideas and incorporate them into a document. He would work with Ms. Schue and bring it back to the council. Mr. Gleason said he envisioned a contribution process so that there would be a fund to allocate from. It would be part of the design process. The fund of money would not be linked to certain structures; it would be flexible. Mr. Gleason said that for Federal and State buildings in the city, they could work on a pro- gram so that the Federal and State governments would be requested to participate. IV. REPORT FROM LTD ON COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE REDESIGN Mr. Gleason introduced the topic. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 28, 1981 Page 10